CPL Book Pack

Training Materials Costs

Below are the upfront costs for students enrolling in the AVI50322 Diploma of Aviation (Commercial Pilot Licence-Helicopter) through TAFE Queensland (RTO 0275). 

Textbook & training material costs are not included in your course fees. Prices are current as of January 2025.

Payment for the book pack is required at least 4 weeks out from your course start date to ensure delivery – book packs are ordered individually on receipt of payment.

Course Materials Fee - $3,200

• Includes textbook pack containing 7 CPL subject binders/books, navigation equipment, official reference materials (ERSA, AIP, VFRG), and suite of online practice exams ($2850)
• Includes Flight Training Induction pack containing your official log book, kneeboard, pilot bag, Pilot Operating Handbook/s, briefing notes & checklists ($350)
• Can be purchased from our online store, or via invoice.

Purchase Book Pack

If you have any questions, or already have some CPL training materials, please get in touch to discuss.

Additional Fees - External

Approximates only - to use as a guide

• CASA Medical Processing Fee - $75.00
• Class 1 Medical DAME appointment – approx. $330.00 (prices vary between providers)
• Class 1 Medical Ophthalmologist appointment – approx. $215.00 - $450.00 (prices vary between providers)
• ASIC application fee – $280 to $320 depending on the issuing body
• Closed in shoes (not steel caps) – from approx. $70.00
• Accurate wristwatch – from approx. $30.00
• Basic calculator - approx. $18.00
• Clear plastic mm ruler - approx. $1.00
• USB stick - approx. $6.00

As/If required

• VTC, VNC, Aus PCA Charts - $15.50 per chart
• AIP amendments - $16.50 updated every 3 months
• ERSA - $50 updated every 3 months